Mumbai attacks suspect admits guilt

The lone surviving suspected gunman in the November attacks in Mumbai admitted his role in the shooting Monday in a dramatic confession in an Indian court, reversing months of denials.

N. Korea's camps on diplomatic back burner

F-22 vote tests Obama's veto threat

A showdown vote is coming over the future of the F-22 fighter jet program. At issue is $1.8 billion to procure seven new jets — money that President Obama did not request but that the Senate Armed Services Committee included.

Obama challenges GOP critics on health care

Dow ends day in the black for the year

The stock market is extending a big rally from last week on more upbeat earnings and word that troubled lender CIT will avoid bankruptcy.

Economic forecast rises more than expected

Ex-NFL star Vick's dogfighting sentence ends

Suspended NFL star Michael Vick's federal dogfighting sentence has ended, freeing him to lobby for a return to the field.

Opinion: Vick must convince America he's really sorry

Scoop: Jackson clan has no say in footage deal

An auction of rights to the filmed rehearsals for Michael Jackson’s “This is It” tour is underway. Although the rights are said to be valued at $50 million, Jackson’s family won’t have a substantive say in where the material lands.

Sony set to pay $50M for Jackson film footage

Saying ‘sorry’ pays off for U.S. doctors

Lawyers and doctors say admitting medical mistakes up front and offering compensation before being sued have brought about savings in money, time and feelings.

Free clinics hit with more patients, less funding

What we didn’t know about the moonwalk

Why did Apollo 11's astronauts wait as long as they did before starting their moonwalk? Why did Neil Armstrong go out first, and why do almost all the pictures show Buzz Aldrin? NBC News' Jay Barbree explains it all, 40 years after the historic moment.

That’s one small misstep for most moon tales

‘No waivers, no favors’ reaches new heights

The travel industry, hammered by the worst economic downturn in more than a generation, is taking a hard line in an effort to contain costs and preserve profits.

Get the most out of your frequent-flyer miles